Around the Peninsula

Posted: Wednesday, January 08, 2003

Wagoner to speak at Kenai chamber

Sen. Tom Wagoner will speak at noon today at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce luncheon held at Paradisos. The cost of the luncheon and meeting is $10.50. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, call 283-7989.

Homer PTSO plan discussion

There will be a Parent Teacher Student Organization meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Homer High School library. Staff cuts and federal mandates will be discussed. The meeting is open to the public.

Photographers guild to meet

The Kenai Peninsula Photographers Guild will meet 7 p.m. Thursday at the Kenai Peninsula College Art Gallery to view and discuss the Rarefied Light exhibit. KPC photography instructor Jayne Jones will speak about the college's photography program. The public is welcome and invited to bring slides or prints to show. For more information, call Marianne Clark at 398-0649.

Quilting brunch planned

The Peninsula Take a Break will hold a "Colorful ... Crazy ... Quilting Brunch" Jan. 21 from 10 until 11:30 a.m. at the Solid Rock Conference Center. Pat Reese of Robin Place Fabrics will present a fashion show of quilts that can be worn, and Bonnie Warner will share how her life went "from patchwork to peace." Cost of the brunch is $7, and free child care is available. To make reservations or for information, call Linda at 262-4996 before Jan. 18.

Fund-raising auction planned

The Kenaitze Indian Tribe will hold a semi-formal dinner and auction Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Kenai Senior Citizens Center. Donations for the auction are being accepted. Programs to benefit from the auction include Native Youth Olympics, Jabila'ina dance group, Chuda Kuya drum group, Fish Camp, Susten Camp and Moose Camp. To make a donation or for information, call Arthur Barbaza at 283-3633.